Sep 13 – 14, 2025
Hitotsubashi University
Asia/Tokyo timezone

Exploring the SDGs through PBLL: A Framework for Content-Based Academic English

Sep 13, 2025, 10:50 AM
25m
Main Building 2nd floor (Hitotsubashi University)

Main Building 2nd floor

Hitotsubashi University

2-1 Naka, Kunitachi, Tokyo 186-8601, Japan
25-minute presentation College and University - Related Saturday 1 Room 26

Speaker

James Underwood

Description

This presentation reports on the adaptation of the Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) framework to teach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in an academic content-based course. Over six weeks, students researched an SDG about a specific country using a structured framework and selected resources. Each week included homework research, peer sharing, academic skills tutorials, and shared texts. In the seventh week, students presented their findings, followed by a discussion. The presenter will outline the course structure, materials, and activities, and share examples of student work. Participants will gain insights into integrating PBLL and SDGs in academic English instruction.

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